Views wanted on importance of extra Fishguard rail services

Transport Minister Edwina Hart has asked local groups to carry out a survey about the differences the services have made to the local community and report findings in July.

Transport Minister Edwina Hart said: “I would encourage anyone with an interest in these rail services to have their say in this survey. It is important that local people have the opportunity to shape how rail services are delivered in their area.”

After agreeing to contribute to the review, Stephen Hale Chair of the North Pembrokeshire Transport Forum said: “The North Pembrokeshire Transport Forum is pleased to have been asked to carry out an evidence based review of the benefits provided by the additional train services to North Pembrokeshire. We want to find out how the increased accessibility to the area has helped tourism and how improved transport links have benefited residents for employment, educational and recreational purposes.”

The North Pembrokeshire Transport Forum will be working with Pembrokeshire County Council and the Fishguard Chamber of Trade and Tourism.

Jeremy Martineau Honorary Secretary of the Chamber of Trade and Tourism said: “Fishguard and Goodwick Chamber is pleased to be involved in providing evidence of the benefit of increased trains service, which has brought many visitors to our area by train over the three year trial period. We will be assessing and then reporting to the Minister the economic benefits, which we believe to be considerable.”

The surveys can be completed on the internet at: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/haveyoursay by clicking on ‘Current Consultations’ and then ‘Fishguard Rail Services Survey’.

Alternatively, a paper copy of the survey can be requested by writing to or emailing:

Owen Roberts Transport Unit Pembrokeshire County Council County Hall Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire SA61 1TP.

Email: owen.roberts@pembrokeshire.gov.uk